Special Scalloped Potatoes

breezermom's Note:

Yummy scalloped potato recipe featuring garlic and gruyere cheese. For budget reasons, swiss cheese can be substituted for the gruyere. The potatoes are sliced very thin, making it fairly quick to make and creating a delightful texture. The sweetness of the red potatoes is perfect with gruyere or swiss.

• Total Time: 1 hrs 4 mins
• Prep Time: 14 mins
• Cook Time: 50 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 8

• 1 large garlic clove, minced
• 1 shallot, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper flakes
• 3 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1 1/4 cups milk
• 1 1/2 cups whipping cream
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
• 2 1/2 lbs red potatoes, unpeeled and cut into 1/8 inch slices
• 1 cup gruyere cheese or 1 cup swiss cheese, shredded
• 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated

Directions:

1. Saute garlic, shallot, and crushed red pepper in butter over medium heat in a Dutch oven 2 minutes.
2. Add milk and next 3 ingredients, stirring well.
3. Add potatoes. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Spoon into a lightly greased 13x9 inch baking dish. Sprinkle with cheeses.
4. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Reviews

[Sydney Mike]

Thank you, thank you, thank you! It's so nice to find a recipe that uses unpeeled potatoes, with all the nourishment that includes! I did cut the recipe in half although I still used one shallot & a large clove of garlic! Used the Gruyere cheese, too, & we loved every morsel of these great tasting potatoes! Many thanks for sharing this great keeper! [Made & reviewed in Went to the Market recipe tag]

[alyssatiner]

I love this recipe for potatoes!! I also peel my potatoes but very roughly as to leave a touch of skin. I love adding more cheese than this recipe calls for because we love cheesy potatoes. Swiss is an OK sub but there is something about the real gruyere that is just very very delicious! I will continue to be proud serving these wonderful potatoes at any meal!

[alligirl]

These had a nice flavor, and the work involved was minimal. Next time, I would peel the potatoes. Mine were beautiful and crusty after 45 minutes. They were thoroughly cooked and the cheese was browned. Thanks for sharing, breezermom. Made for ZWT.